AETHER Posted May 23, 2023 · Member Share Posted May 23, 2023 Wondering what the best way to clean this silver. Looks like crude and dirt, maybe lemon juice soak and toothbrush? It does look very hard, maybe toothpick? Is there a better soak, something not extreme? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted May 23, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted May 23, 2023 Looks like an attempt at some time has already been tried. I normally soak a coin in 100% acetone for an hour or so to remove any organic matter. Then a prolonged soak (1 week or more) in distilled water, changing the water every day. Then, under gently running water, a gentle scrub with a cut down soft toothbrush. Anything more than that I am not comfortable with. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AETHER Posted May 23, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted May 23, 2023 30 minutes ago, expat said: Looks like an attempt at some time has already been tried. I normally soak a coin in 100% acetone for an hour or so to remove any organic matter. Then a prolonged soak (1 week or more) in distilled water, changing the water every day. Then, under gently running water, a gentle scrub with a cut down soft toothbrush. Anything more than that I am not comfortable with. Thanks, acetone works well? What more can water do after acetone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expat Posted May 23, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted May 23, 2023 Acetone will only remove organic substances. The distilled water will eventually soften the harder deposits 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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